by tim daloisio | Oct 8, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #62 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Peter Abraham, Boston.com [podcast]http://360thepitch.com/firebrand/62_10_7_09_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast] The playoffs are finally upon us! Paul and I beat the “series preview horse” to over the head a...
by mike silver | Oct 6, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Bobby Abreu, Chone Figgins, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Mike Napoli, Quick Post
Certain to be among the major themes in the ALDS are the Angels’ aggressiveness and superiority on the basepaths. Perennially among the league leaders in steals, the team placed third in 2009, behind Tampa Bay and Texas with 148 thefts. Anaheim will be sure to remind...
by mike silver | Oct 6, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Brian Fuentes, Darren Oliver, Ervin Santana, Jason Bulger, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Kevin Jepsen, Matt Palmer, Scott Kazmir
With the last installation focusing on the Anaheim Angels’ hitters, its time to take a look at the other half of the California equation: the pitching staff. The Angels come into the ALDS with one of the deeper rotations among the contenders, with five quality options...
by tim daloisio | Oct 5, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Los Angeles Angels, Quick Post
In his preview of the Angels/Red Sox impending match up, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjain asks five questions about the series. *What is it about the number five that makes it so tidy for lists of this sort? Here are my responses to Tim’s questions. Consider this...
by evan brunell | Oct 5, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Angels, Scott Kazmir
The Red Sox are set to do battle with the Angels later this week to decide who gets to play for the American League pennant. Boston and Los Angeles are certainly familiar with each other, having done battle in the 2004, ’07 and ’08 DCS. In fact, Boston...
by mike silver | Oct 5, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Los Angeles Angels, Mike Scioscia, Quick Post
Mike Scioscia released his postseason roster on Sunday, giving fans even more to feast on as the playoffs near. The team will consist of 15 position players and 10 pitchers, giving Scioscia some additional late-inning options, but potentially hampering the bullpen....
by evan brunell | Oct 4, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: Predict the outcome of the Sox/Angels ALDS series. Sox in 3 Angels in 3, Sox in 4 Angels in 4, Sox in 5 Angels in 5 As always, new poll is up to the right…vote away and argue it out in the comments. Previous Poll Results: Who should be the...
